Project Engineer (Fire Risk Assessment Remedial Works)
Location: Bristol
Salary: £26.51ph
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am -5 pm, 37 hours per week
Contract Type: 3-month Contract
Job Purpose
To deliver Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial works across housing and property assets, ensuring all identified fire safety actions are appropriately scoped, designed, and implemented. The role is responsible for managing technical projects from initial assessment through to completion, ensuring compliance with statutory fire safety, building regulations, and Health & Safety requirements.
You will provide technical engineering expertise, develop specifications and drawings, manage contractors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. The role also involves stakeholder engagement, customer communication, and contributing to continuous improvement in fire safety compliance and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Review Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) reports and identify remedial works
Develop scopes of work, specifications, drawings, and feasibility studies
Produce technical documentation including schedules of rates and design information
Manage end-to-end delivery of fire safety remedial projects
Carry out site inspections, surveys, and monitor works in progress
Manage contractor performance, quality, and compliance standards
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and fire safety requirements
Raise orders, certify payments, and maintain accurate project records
Monitor budgets, expenditure, and programme progress
Provide technical advice to internal teams and external consultants
Produce reports and updates for senior management, boards, and committees
Maintain accurate asset and project data systems
Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and satisfaction
Support reporting, forecasting, and overall programme delivery
About You
We are looking for someone confident in managing technical projects within construction, housing, or building services. You will be organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality outcomes in fire safety and compliance.
Requirements:
Experience in project management or engineering within construction, housing, or building services
Knowledge of fire safety, FRA works, or building compliance (desirable)
Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation
Experience managing contractors and delivery of maintenance or installation works
Ability to produce clear technical reports, specifications, and drawings
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience managing budgets and programmes of work
Ability to work independently and use own initiative
Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and inclusive service delivery
Full valid UK driving licence
Competency in Microsoft Office applications
Desirable Experience:
Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent)
Experience using CAD and producing fire alarm drawings
Knowledge of procurement and financial procedures
Experience working within the social housing sector
Understanding of sustainability and low-energy construction principles
Commitment to keeping up to date with British Standards, legislation, and best practice
What We Offer:
Opportunity to improve building and resident safety
Involvement in major housing and regeneration projects
Supportive Planned Maintenance team environment
Training and professional development opportunities
Competitive local authority benefits package